Ifabiyi leads delegation on security for interface visit
...As corps commandant applauds ODHA for its legislative backing
The Ondo State House of Assembly, has pledged robust legislative backing to bolster the activities of the Amotekun Corps in its efforts to curb insecurity across the state.
Chairman of the House Committee on Security and Community Development, Olatunji Ifabiyi, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the headquarters of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed, Amotekun Corps, in Akure.
According to him, "the Assembly recognises the need to continually review existing laws and provide the necessary legislative framework to enhance the corps’ operational efficiency
“You’ll need improvements in the law to stabilise and strengthen your organisation. This is why we are here, not on oversight, but to familiarise ourselves with your structure, understand your challenges, and let you know who you’ll be working with in the Assembly,” Ifabiyi stated.
Also speaking,the vice chairman of the committee, Primate Oluwatoyin Allen, alongside other members including Dr. Christopher Ogunlana, Tope Agbulu, Afe Felix, and Oluwatoyin Japhet, also commended the corps for its recent successes in combating kidnapping and other crimes.
Receiving in the delegation of the committee, the Commandant of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, expressed gratitude to the Assembly for its consistent support.
"On behalf of Ondo State Security Agency, I welcome you all as well appreciate the honourable house for its efforts towards the current successes recorded so far by the corps"
Today, the law permits us to operate by arresting criminals for trial within legal bounds,” Adeleye explained.
Across session of members of the delegation, however, explained that they noted a significant decline in criminal activities, especially in Akure and the Northern parts of the state.
Sam Mercy Ajide,
Chief Press Secretary
For:Office of the Honourable Member,
Odigbo Constituency 1
@ODHA
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